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Enhancing Employee Engagement: Personalised Learning Approaches for Organisational Development

Employee engagement is essential to the success of any organisation. Engaged employees are more productive, creative, and committed to their work. It is only logical for organisations to want to capitalise on this for their development.

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Enhancing Employee Engagement: Personalised Learning Approaches for Organisational Development

Employee engagement is essential to the success of any organisation. Engaged employees are more productive, creative, and committed to their work. It is only logical for organisations to want to capitalise on this for their development.

So what can they do?

Organisations can focus on personalised learning approaches tailored to their employees’ needs and preferences to build engagement and add constructive value. In this article, we will look at the different ways organisations can incorporate personalised learning into their development strategy.

1) Assess individual learning styles and preferences

Everyone has a unique way of learning. Some prefer visual aids, while others prefer hands-on experiences. By assessing employees’ learning styles and preferences, organisations can tailor training programs to meet these specific needs.

A Micro case study:
IBM identified varied learning preferences among their employees, incorporating personalized training via surveys that revealed many preferred visual aids, resulting in infographics and videos being added to e-learning platforms, leading to employees learning at their own pace and in a way that suited them best.(1)

2) Create a learning path

Once learning styles and preferences have been assessed, organisations can create a learning path that aligns with their individual development goals. This will help employees feel more invested in their learning and development, increasing employee engagement.
 
A Micro case study:
Walmart developed a learning path that aligned with the key competencies required for each job role, leading to higher employee engagement and satisfaction as employees could track their progress and were motivated to complete the training.(2)

3) Make the most of technological advancements

Technology can be an effective tool for delivering personalised learning experiences. For example, organisations can use e-learning platforms that offer various learning options like videos, podcasts, and interactive modules. This allows employees to choose the learning methods and modules that work best for them.

A Micro case study:
Mayo Clinic introduced an e-learning platform that offered employees personalised learning options, including videos, podcasts, and interactive modules, with real-time feedback to track progress and identify areas for improvement.(3)

4) Offer mentoring and coaching

Mentoring and coaching are powerful tools for personalised learning. Pairing employees with a mentor or coach with experience in their field provides them with personalised guidance and feedback to develop skills and knowledge.

A Micro case study:
Goldman Sachs provided mentoring and coaching through experienced mentors who regularly offered guidance and feedback, shared their industry insights and experiences, and helped the employees develop their skills and knowledge, resulting in improved performance and higher work engagement.(4)

 

By incorporating personalised learning approaches into the organisational development strategy, organisations can increase employee engagement and enhance overall organisational success. However, implementing these approaches requires expertise and experience. 

We at Walchand Plus help organisations do exactly that.

We can assess employees’ learning styles and preferences, create a learning path that aligns with different organisations’ development goals, and use technology and coaching to deliver personalised learning experiences.

If increasing employee engagement for organisational development is on your agenda, contact
us now!

Sources:
1. The Learning System at IBM: A Case Study
2. 18 Organizational Development Examples From Companies
3. Gamification in learning platform tested at Mayo Clinic
4. A well-established EVP is the result of a proactive and intentional approach: Deepika Banerjee, Goldman Sachs